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A government advertisement warning about the dangers of the drug previously named the drug “space oil” and renamed as etomidate. Photo: May Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 over possession of suspected dangerous drugs

Man, 55, and woman, 49, stopped in Cheung Sha Wan with officers seizing cartridges and packets of suspected etomidate and methamphetamine.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after Legco election posters vandalised

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung accuses former agent of HK$8.8 million fraud

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong lawyer who had sex with girl, 12, jailed for 3 years, 7 months

Court rejects claim by Kelvin Luk, 40, that he was in a serious and genuinely loving relationship with the 12-year-old.

Kelvin Luk became infatuated with the girl, the court heard. Photo: Handout
Kelvin Luk became infatuated with the girl, the court heard. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s connectivity, talent can foster legal cooperation: minister, expert

City’s views on transnational laws are influential, expert says, as representatives from over 25 jurisdictions meet at Hong Kong Legal Week forum.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Digging through Hong Kong’s disaster site left them wanting to cry

Head of Disaster Victim Identification Unit describes difficult conditions team faced in search for bodies at Wang Fuk Court after inferno.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Office for Safeguarding National Security condemns ‘small clique of external hostile forces’ for ‘stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos’.

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Four people have been arrested on suspicion of seditious intent under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Photo: Sun Yeung
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of seditious intent under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court postpones inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash

Court has already twice postponed ruling for inquest into collision between Lamma IV ferry and Sea Smooth catamaran.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns

City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man facing murder charge after wife found with knife wounds, burns

Fire put out in Tuen Mun flat, with police arresting man, 51, on suspicion of murdering wife, 50.

The woman was taken to Tuen Mun Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

1 building to open briefly at Hong Kong fire-hit estate as death toll hits 156

Wang Chi House residents will be allowed to return home to retrieve valuables and personal belongings on a one-off visit.

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Photo: Eugene Lee
Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Retired Hong Kong star tutor ‘K Kwong’ avoids jail sentence over upskirt video

Kenneth Kwong, 64, placed on one-year probation after pleading guilty to unlawful recording of a woman on an escalator at Tai Wai station.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong politician Peggy Wong files police report amid Tai Po fire scrutiny

Tai Po South district councillor also says she will file ICAC report to probe potential corruption within Wang Fuk Court’s current incorporated owners.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Scammers using Tai Po fire relief efforts to prey on Hongkongers, police warn

Police issue warning for second day in a row, urging residents to remain vigilant when providing their personal details.

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Hong Kong is mourning the victims of Wednesday’s fire in Tai Po. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Sad but glad to help’: Hong Kong fire teaches children lesson in empathy

Father of two volunteers collects stuffed toys, saying they give children emotional security and show them that someone cares.

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A group of children volunteered to help residents affected by the fire. Photo: Kelly Fung
A group of children volunteered to help residents affected by the fire. Photo: Kelly Fung
Crime in Hong Kong

Fire probe centres on widespread use of flammable material by building firm

Three arrested after officials identify use of styrofoam in residential blocks and say other material suspicious.

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Accidents and personal safety

Major fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po leaves 2 severely burnt, residents trapped

Blaze at Wang Fuk Court was initially classified as a No 1 alarm fire but was quickly raised to No 4 by 3.34pm.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student arrested after birthday celebration takes violent turn

One teenager suffers knife wounds to head, back and waist, while other student sustains injuries to both hands.

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The injured have been rushed to Caritas Medical Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
The injured have been rushed to Caritas Medical Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s national security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious online posts

Man and woman held over alleged seditious posts on social media, while police also seize suspected marijuana during search at Kwai Chung home.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong competition watchdog adds touch of drama to campaign about fair play

Competition Commission initiative reminds companies that sharing information such as pricing, costs or future strategies could risk falling foul of the law.

Hong Kong national security law

Canada, Taiwan-based groups seek to subvert state power: Hong Kong’s Chris Tang

Security chief also warns against any attempts to disrupt December 7 Legislative Council election after 29 people arrested earlier.

Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong may ban 2 ‘subversive’ groups based in Canada and Taiwan

City may use national security law to target Canada-based ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and Taiwan-based ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong father held for allegedly giving daughter, 11, drink with rat poison

Father, 48, also ingested rodenticide and left suicide note, but both he and his daughter are in stable condition in hospital.

Hong Kong police

8-year-old disabled boy dies after being found unconscious in Hong Kong flat

16-year-old sister finds boy unconscious in Sha Tin flat, hours after being given Chinese medicine and prescription drugs to ease fever.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s arbitration edge boosts legal finance, Burford CEO says

The city holds distinct advantages over other arbitration centres due to its proximity to mainland China, Christopher Bogart says.

Christopher Bogart, CEO and co-founder of Burford. Photo: Nathan Tsui
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